Adhesive patch

ABSTRACT

The adhesive patch of the present invention can be single layer or double layer. The patch layer is made of TPE, a resin, and a binder, forming an entire patch layer without adhesive pasted over the patch layer to be self-adhesive and elastic. The patch layer has a predetermined length and thickness and defines two side surfaces and a peripheral surface. The adhesive patch of the present invention is self-adhesive, durable, and without residue, so that it can be used widely for anti-spill, anti-slip, earthquake proof, anti-theft, and adhesive properties to improve quality and convenience of products.

RELATED U.S. APPLICATIONS

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STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

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REFERENCE TO MICROFICHE APPENDIX

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to an adhesive patch, and moreparticularly to an invention that is made of TPE, a resin, and a binder,being environment friendly, without residue, and non-active.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

There are many different types of adhesive patches in the market today,such as regular tape, double-sided tape, and easy-peel tape. In terms ofadhesives used in conventional tapes, the conventional tape has theproblem of not being reusable, meaning that once the tape is used, thetape cannot be used again. Therefore, the conventional tape is limitedas to where the tape can be used. Even though there is inert adhesivethat is widely used on notepads and this inert adhesive is reusable,this inert adhesive is attached to a notepad. Once the notepad is used,the inert adhesive is useless, which is very wasteful.

Moreover, all the adhesive tape used today is “reactive”, which meansits structure and adhesiveness is obtained through some chemicalreaction. After the reaction is made, the remainder of materials cannotbe recycled. Thus, this tape is quite a waste for the industry, and toomuch of waste causes serious environmental problems.

Thus, to overcome the aforementioned problems of the prior art, it wouldbe an advancement in the art to provide an improved structure that cansignificantly improve the efficacy.

To this end, the inventor has provided the present invention ofpracticability after deliberate design and evaluation based on years ofexperience in the production, development and design of relatedproducts.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The adhesive patch of the present invention provides a thermal bondingstructure that is non-reactive. The adhesive patch is made of TPE, aresin, and a binder to form a structure that is one piece andself-adhesive. The structure of the adhesive is made after theingredients mentioned above are mixed without chemical reaction. For theindustry, the leftover waste during production of the adhesive patch canbe recycled, being heated up and restored to a liquid state before beingmade into a new product. The adhesive effect is not changed; therefore,the waste can almost be reused completely, greatly reducing the waste ofresources and becoming more environmental friendly.

The adhesive patch of the present invention is mixed with TPE, a resin,and a binder; therefore, its entire structure is self-adhesive andleaves no residue. Before the ingredients change quality, theingredients can be reused for an unlimited number of times. Even whenthe surface reduces its adhesive capacity because it is covered withdust, the surface may be washed to restore its adhesive capacity. Thisadvantages make the adhesive patch of the present invention to beapplied widely on the products that are supposed to be anti-spill,anti-slip, earthquake proof, anti-theft, and adhesive.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 2 shows a sectional view of the preferred embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 3 shows a sectional view of another preferred embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 4 shows a sectional view of another embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIGS. 5-10 show perspective views of the applied embodiments of thepresent invention.

FIG. 11 shows a perspective view of an object placed on the patch layershown in FIG. 10.

FIGS. 12-14 show perspective views of the applied embodiment of thepresent invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The features and the advantages of the present invention will be morereadily understood upon a thoughtful deliberation of the followingdetailed description of a preferred embodiment of the present inventionwith reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, there is a preferred embodiment of a structureof adhesive patch A.

A patch layer 10 is made of TPE, a resin, and a binder, making an entirepatch layer 10 without adhesive pasted over the patch to beself-adhesive and elastic. The patch has a predetermined length andthickness, and the patch has two side surface 11, 12 and a peripheralsurface 13.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, at least one side surface 11 12 of the patchlayer 10 mentioned herein can have a rough surface. The presentembodiment has several anti-slip protruding edges 14, which can beanti-slip concaving edges, placed on one side surface 11 of the patch.The present invention can use the rough surface formed by anti-slipprotruding edges 14, so as to reduce the surface area of the sidesurface 11 of the patch layer 10 and the target, so that the singlepatch A creates different adhesive capacity on both sides.

In this embodiment with a bottom side surface, at least one side 12 ofthe patch layer 10 has a removable paper 15. The removable paper 15 canbe peeled off the surface 12 of the patch layer 10. The removable paper15 can cover its surface 12 to keep the dust off before being used.

The adhesive patch layer can also be a double-layered structure, asshown in FIG. 3, including a first layer 21 and a second layer 22. Thefirst and second layers 21 22 mentioned herein are made of TPE, a resin,and a binder, making an entire patch layer without having to paste theadhesive over the patch layer to be self-adhesive and elastic. The firstand second layers 21 22 have corresponding sides 23 to make it into onepiece. The adhesive patch has a predetermined length and thickness, andthe adhesive patch defines two side surfaces and a peripheral surface.The adhesive capacity of the second layer 22 is different than the firstlayer 21 mentioned above. By so doing, it makes the adhesive capacity ofthe second layer 22 of the lower layer stronger than the first layer 21at the upper layer. The purpose of the embodiment is to use the secondlayer 22 that has stronger adhesive capacity for longer lasting effect,using the first layer 21 with weaker adhesive capacity for repeated use.

As shown in FIG. 4, there is another preferred embodiment of theadhesive patch layer of the present invention. A patch layer A3 includesa layer 30 that is made of TPE, a resin, and a binder to make an entirepatch layer 10 without having to paste the adhesive over the patch to beself-adhesive and elastic. The patch has a predetermined length andthickness, and the patch defines two side surfaces and a peripheralsurface. The primary feature of the embodiment is to have at least onehard layer 40 between two sides surfaces 31 32 of the patch layer 10.The hard layer 40 can be made from hard material, such as metal andplastic. The hard layer 40 makes the structure of the patch layer 30stronger, meeting diversified demands of users.

As shown in FIG. 5, one application of the present invention is shown.The adhesive patch can be the lining for some precious object, such asporcelain, using the adhesive of the patch to keep the object fromtilting over. Because the patch is not sticky and easy to peel off, theobject will not be damaged.

As shown in FIG. 6, a second application of the present invention isshown. The adhesive patch can be the lining for some electronicappliance, such as a washer or dryer, using the adhesive of the patch tomake the appliance sound proof, earthquake proof and stable.

As shown in FIG. 7, there is the third application for the presentinvention. The adhesive patch can be lining for a precision instrument,such as a microscope, using the adhesive of the patch to make theinstrument earthquake proof and stable.

As shown in FIG. 8, there is the fourth application for the presentinvention. The adhesive patch can be lining for computer equipment, suchas a computer main frame, screen and keyboard. The adhesive of the patchA is used to make the equipment sound proof, earthquake proof andstable.

As shown in FIG. 9, there is the fifth application of the presentinvention. The patch A can be an adhesive medium, the patch being madeinto a predetermined shape to stick to a wall. The adhesive of the patchA is used for posting papers, which is convenient.

As shown in FIG. 10, the sixth application of the present invention isshown. The adhesive patch A can be used for anti-slip properties. Thepatch can be made into a predetermined shape to be placed on the dash ofthe car, using the adhesive of the patch for some objects to be placedthereon (see FIG. 11). The patch keeps the object from slipping, rollingand moving.

As shown in FIG. 12, the seventh application of the present invention isshown. The patch A can create certain levels of anti-theft protection.As shown in FIG. 12, the patch is placed as the lining on the bottom ofa safe, using the adhesive of the patch to keep the thief from carryingthe safe easily.

As shown in FIG. 13, there is the eighth application of the presentinvention. The patch A can be used for handheld products with adhesivehandles. The adhesive of the patch A can be reused after washing thesurface, makes the invention more environmental friendly.

As shown in FIG. 14, the ninth application of the present invention isshown. The patch A can be used on the mop-type adhesive product. Theadhesive of the patch A can be reused after washing the surface, makingthe invention more environmental friendly than the conventionaldisposable adhesive product.

The patch disclosed in the present invention has at least two layers,using the different adhesives of two kinds, the layer with strongeradhesive capacity for long term use and the layer with weaker adhesivecapacity for reusable purposes.

The surface of the patch layer mentioned herein can have a roughsurface. The rough surface is formed by anti-slip protruding edges, soas to reduce the surface area of the side surface of the patch layer andthe target, so that the single patch creates different adhesive capacityon both sides.

The adhesive patch of the present invention can also include at least ahard layer, so that the patch layer has the preferred hardness to meetthe demand of the users.

Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferredembodiment, it is to be understood that many other possiblemodifications and variations can be made without departing from thespirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

1. An adhesive patch comprising: a first layer, being comprised of TPE,a resin, and a binder, forming an entire patch layer without adhesivepasted over said first layer to be self-adhesive and elastic, said firstlayer having a predetermined length and thickness and defining two sidesurfaces and a peripheral surface; and a second layer, being attached toone side of said first layer, said second layer being comprised of TPE,a resin, and a binder to form an entire patch layer without adhesivepasted over said second layer to be self-adhesive and elastic, saidsecond layer having a predetermined length and thickness and definingtwo side surfaces and a peripheral surface, adhesiveness of said secondlayer being different than said first layer.
 2. The adhesive patchdefined in claim 1, wherein said first layer and said second layer areheat resistant, non-toxic, non-odor, recyclable, and reusable withoutpeel-off, leaving no residue.
 3. The adhesive patch defined in claim 1,wherein said first layer and said second layer form at least an externalside surface with an anti-slip protruding edge or anti-slip concavingedge.
 4. The adhesive patch defined in claim 1, further comprising: aremovable paper placed on at least one side surface of said first layeror said second layer, said removable paper being able to be peeled. 5.An adhesive patch comprising: a patch layer, being comprised of TPE, aresin, and a binder, forming an entire patch layer without adhesivepasted over said patch layer to be self-adhesive and elastic, said patchlayer having a predetermined length and thickness and defining two sidesurfaces and a peripheral surface; and at least a hard layer placedbetween the two side surfaces.
 6. The adhesive patch defined in claim 5,wherein said patch layer is heat resistant, non-toxic, non-odor,recyclable, and reusable without peel-off, leaving no residue.
 7. Theadhesive patch defined in claim 5, wherein said patch layer forms atleast an external side surface having an anti-slip protruding edge oranti-slip concaving edge.
 8. The adhesive patch defined in claim 5,further comprising: a removable paper being placed on at least one sidesurface of said patch layer, said removable paper being able to bepeeled off.
 9. An adhesive patch comprising: a patch layer, beingcomprised of TPE, a resin, and a binder, forming an entire patch layerwithout adhesive pasted over said patch layer to be self-adhesive andelastic, said patch layer having a predetermined length and thicknessand defining two side surfaces and a peripheral surface; and at least aremovable paper, being placed on one side surface of said patch layerand being able to be peeled off the side surface of said patch layer.10. The adhesive patch defined in claim 9, wherein said patch layer isheat resistant, non-toxic, non-odor, recyclable, and reusable withoutpeel-off, leaving no residue.
 11. The adhesive patch defined in claim 9,said patch layer forming at least an external side surface having ananti-slip protruding edge or anti-slip concaving edge.